The late Linkin Park frontman was honored in a powerful tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, with performances by Blink-182, Alanis Morissette, Avenged Sevenfold, No Doubt in addition to more.

“I don’t contain the words,” Mike Shinoda, the Linkin Park co-founder said as he greeted the sold-out audience of over 17,000. “I don’t think any of us do.”

Nearly three hours of performances followed on a stage that has a microphone draped with flowers to honor Bennington, who committed suicide on July 20. Blink-182, who was set to tour with Linkin Park This kind of year, took the stage to perform their song, “I Miss You,” before joining Linkin Park’s members for “What I’ve Done.” Avenged Sevenfold, Takahiro “Taka” Moriuchi of ONE OK ROCK in addition to Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley followed.